Scores and Sports Info for 02/19/2010

Vancouver 2010-Winter Olympics- Evan Lysacek edged Evgeni Plushenko to become the first American man to claim gold since Brian Boitano in 1988. China's
Shen and Zhao win pairs gold. Miller is best bet for U.S. medal on Day 8. U.S.
crushes Norway 6-1. Canada avoids hockey upset, tops Swiss in SO. Medal
Tracker- USA 14, Germany 10, France 7.



NBA - The Cavs traded for Antawn Jamison rather than wait on Amar'e Stoudemire. Was it the right move? The trade deadline passed and Amar'e Stoudemire is still a Sun. McGrady sent to Knicks in 3-team trade. Nuggets snap Cavs' 13-game streak. Ray Allen lifts Celtics as Kobe sits. Bulls deal Salmons to Bucks, get Warrick. Nets to play temporarily in Newa. rkKings waive Thomas.



NCAA HOOP's - Exceeding expectationsSyracuse's Jim Boeheim is right in the mix for coach of the year honors. Purdue has fought back and could be in the driver's seat for the Big Ten title. Led by Jermaine Beal, Vanderbilt is right in the thick of the SEC East title race. No. 5 Syracuse holds off No. 10 Hoyas. No. 13 'Zags upset by Loyola Marymount, Loss hurts Wisconsin's Big Ten title bid. Ogilvy's key FTs late lift No. 17 Vandy. No. 19 Pittsburgh pushes win streak to 4. Cal's lead atop Pac-10 shrinks with loss.



NHL - Olympic Hockey - Canada's close callIt took a shootout goal from Sidney Crosby to send Canada past Switzerland. U.S. slams Norway, eyes Canada. Demitra lifts Slovakia over Russia in SO thriller. NHL urged to remain Head of IIHF pleads for NHL to stay part of the Olympics moving forward.



MLB - With a stellar starting rotation fronted by five potentially dominant right-handers, Texas is the favorite to win the national championship. It's Good To Be KingThe manager is off the hot seat. The superstar's PED use is soooo last year. The Yankees welcome life as defending champs. GOODYEAR, Ariz. -The Cincinnati Reds opened spring training at their new facility on Thursday, with one of their newcomers getting much of the attention. Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman worked out with the Reds for the first time since he signed a six-year, $30.25 million deal last month.



NFL - Lions coach Jim Schwartz isn't concerned with changing the culture in Detroit. He knows that if the team wins, the rest will follow. An uncapped year
means an uncertain free-agent market. Don't expect many blockbuster deals in a spending season sure to produce more losers than winners. Weathering The
Storm-Jason Campbell took a beating in '09, went through another coaching change and felt the wrath of his critics. What's next for the QB? Once again, there are rumors swirling that the Eagles are shipping Donovan McNabb out of town. Then what, Kevin Kolb? The thought is crazy, like much of the QB's time
in Philly!



NCAA FOOTBALL - Mountain Climbing-TCU reached BCS heights in 2009. The Frogs and the rest of the MWC will use the spring to plan the next step. In the CASH world, the Pac-10 would swell to the Pac-16, absorbing Texas and rivals Texas A&M, TTU and Baylor. Scandals stick. Just ask the Fab Five. The NCAA is
finally addressing the Reggie Bush allegations, and Pete Carroll's USC legacy may not escape intact.



GOLF - Wods to resume therapy after statement. The Golf Writers Association of America’s board of directors voted overwhelming Thursday not to participate
as pool reporters Friday when Tiger Woods issues his first public statement in nearly three months. Whatever's next for Tiger Woods, his sordid past ensures
his future will never be like the good old days. It's a new world. Honda PTTSuzann Pettersen shares the lead after the first round in the season opener in Thailand. The often-unpredictable Match Play Championship more than lived up to its reputation in a topsy-turvy second round when the remaining top four seeds and defending champion were beaten at Dove Mountain on Thursday.



NASCAR - Second Helping? This may be the week we'll know who's really got the ponies to stay atop the standings this season. Is there anybody better at Cali than Jimmie Johnson? Kenseth switches crew chief after one race.



SOCCER - MLS - Beginning anewA new soccer-only stadium and several key additions may help the Red Bulls break away from a bleak past and emerge in a
crowded market.



MMA & BOXING - Rothwell goes up against Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic on the UFC 110 undercard Sunday at Australia's Acer Arena. With losses in two of his past
three fights, Ben Rothwell desperately needs a victory at UFC 110 this weekend. The vet's next defeat could be his last. Donaire knocks out Vargas, keeps flyweight title.



TENNIS - Dubai: Security details- Venus Williams will face Shahar Peer, the first Israeli to compete in the United Arab Emirates, on a safer, low-profilecourt and Williams "supports it." More women's news-Memphis: Sharapova cruises into quarterfinalsMarseille: French teen Rufin enters quarters. Men's coverage-Buenos Aires: Leg injury ends Nalbandian's run. Memphis: Roddick beats Blake in opening round.



HORSE RACING - Way to go, bro- Lentenor, a brother of Barbaro, finished second in a race at Gulfstream Park, which gave hope to a run in the Florida Derby. a prep race for the Kentucky Derby. Witty wins Santa Anita allowance feature…January Gent wins Big A feature.



POKER - Money is how we keep score, right? For all of the talk of getting your money in +EV, bad beats, and "wouldas," "couldas" and "shouldas," the guy who leaves with the money is the winner.